The Christian Institute’s Education Officer John Denning explains his role, and how parents and teachers can engage with schools over the introduction of Relationships and Sex Education and other materials being used to promote LGBT issues in the classroom.

Northern Ireland is under attack from politicians and activists wanting to change the laws on marriage and abortion. Dawn McAvoy from Both Lives Matter and The Christian Institute’s Callum Webster contribute to the discussion.

Dr Chris Sinkinson and Ciarán Kelly chat about The Christian Institute’s brand new DVD Bible study series Living Christianity, and how it all came together.

What is 'hate'? Can we define it? Which, if any, characteristics should be protected by law? All that and more in this our podcast on "Hate Crime".

The Christian Institute's Scotland Officer Nigel Kenny and sociologist and author Dr Stuart Waiton contribute to the discussion.

Institute Deputy Director Simon Calvert and Be Reasonable spokeswoman and mother-of-two Penny Lewis feature in this month’s longer listen, discussing a proposal to ban smacking in Scotland.

What is no-fault divorce? Where has the recent push come from? And why would it be detrimental to children, families and society? Find out in our new podcast.

Throughout scripture, beginning with the Fall, there is a conflict between good and evil. Today, Christians are in a battle against "the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms" (Ephesians 6:12). Far from hindering the gospel, there are times when God uses conflict to further his redemptive purposes.

The Lord Jesus emphatically declares that Christians are different – they are the salt and light of the world. Yet he also warns that if salt loses its saltiness, it is "no longer good for anything". We must not lose our distinctive, influencing, Christian nature. If we live in conspicuous obedience to Christ we will stand out and fulfil our calling, "that [men] may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:16b).

"To the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves." (Ephesians 1:6)"This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him." (1 John 4:9)

"Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture." (Psalm 100:3)"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28)